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Honda CRF 450 X - [2013]
This edition of the Honda CRF 450 X is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja and the 2014 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja World Champion Edition.This particular Honda CRF 450 has a 449cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V-Twin Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V-Twin engine, Off-Road style motorbike includes the Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder - [2020]
The 2013 CRF 450 shares its V-Twin engine and Off-Road style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CRF 450's Off-Road style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.
Weighing in at 122 kgs (268 lbs) this makes the Honda CRF 450 X in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F or the 2024 Suzuki GSX-R 125 EFI, give or take 50kg.
The 2013 Honda CRF 450 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 449cc 4 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 44.8 bhp (33 kW) @ 7500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 31.7 lb-ft (43.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda CRF 450 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1992 Kawasaki KR 1 S has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2013 Honda CRF 450 X.
The 2013 Honda CRF 450 X has a Power to weight ratio of 367.2 bhp per ton and 259.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 CRF 450 competing with the 1992 Kawasaki KR 1 S [391.3 bhp\ton] and the 1991 Kawasaki KR 1 S [391.3 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda CRF 450 generating around 259.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2010 Yamaha XV 1700 Road Star Silverado S [284.9 lb-ft per ton] and the 2012 Yamaha XV 1700 Road Star Silverado S [284.9 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 10.1 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 10.3 secs, this makes the Honda CRF 450 X similar in acceleration to the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS (10.1 secs) and the 2020 Kawasaki Z 650 SE (10.1 secs). This Honda CRF 450 X also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2013 Honda CRF 450 X and the 1979 Yamaha IT 400 Single Cylinder
When talking about the performance of the 2013 Honda CRF 450 X on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1979 Yamaha IT 400 Single Cylinder (0 secs) and the 2014 Suzuki RV 125 Four Stroke VanVan (0 secs).
The 2013 version of the Honda CRF 450 X has a maximum speed of 90mph.
Top Speed of the 2013 CRF 450 equals the 2002 Suzuki GS 500 E
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2013 Honda CRF 450 X then how about a 2002 Suzuki GS 500 E (101 mph) and the 1999 Suzuki GS 500 E (101 mph).
